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Raised relief fragment with head of an offering bearer and offerings

Late Period, Saite
664–610 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 130
This raised relief fragment depicts the head and shoulders of a male offering bearer in a short, striated wig. Part of his hand is shown supporting an offering tray and holding flower stems. The tray holds a wine jar, three loaves of bread, grapes, and a bowl with four compartments.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Raised relief fragment with head of an offering bearer and offerings
  • Period: Late Period, Saite
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 26
  • Reign: reign of Psamtik I
  • Date: 664–610 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber; East wall; 3rd register, MMA excavations, 1922–23
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: 11.5 x 24.8 cm (4 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1997
  • Object Number: 1997.137.4
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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